Orlando Magazine - June 2011
The Reader
Pat Williams hasn’t put a book down since he was a kid with a newspaper route, using the money he made from it to fund what became his passion—reading. Now 71, the Orlando Magic executive has read about 7,000 books and has a home library packed with all of them, including rare first printings. In other rooms are hundreds of other tomes anxiously waiting to be read. Be patient, Williams tells them, your time will come.
Out of the Ordinary
There is more to do for excitement in the Orlando area than stand in lines to ride roller coasters at the theme parks. For example, did you know you can hang glide or go on a safari here? No kidding. We Came up with 23 extraordinarily fun things to do, so step out of that line and go for it.
Glutton for Punishment?
If the answer is yes, here are five eating challenges that could spoil your appetite for stuffing your face.
Everything’s Just Ducky
Peabody’s Napa, with its innovative farm-to-fork cuisine, deserves ‘special place’ status.
John Morgan, Insatiable
In his new book, Orlando’s most famous lawyer reveals how to succeed by really trying hard.
Cue Banjos
Tune in to Real World: Windermere, a reality series that’s rich in poor behavior.
The Story of a... Yoga Champion
Being flexible helps Afton Carraway, 30, of Orlando, keep life in balance.
OK, I’m Crazy—Next Question?
Speaking of gravity, it doesn’t seem so benign when you’re two-and-a-half miles over DeLand and powerless to resist its effect on you.
For Dads, Fun and Functionality
You can’t go wrong with gadgets, golf and a goof as Father’s Day presents.
